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NOSE FOR TROUBLE: Hard-hitting Patriots safety Patrick Chung may have to alter his devil-may-care attitude if he wants to stay healthy and on the field to lead the secondary.

Patrick Chung has had durability issues throughout his career. If you’ve watched how he plays, that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. While he’s not a safety who has the physical stature of a Rodney Harrison, he still plays like a big man.

He’s fearless. He’s never met a tight end he won’t hit. He’s not afraid to throw his body around. So Chung tends to get banged up. Last season, he missed eight games due to injury. When he returned, there was a noticeable difference in the defense.

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